Is it worth going to Glasgow (Prestwick) for a mini break?

Question

I'm planning a long weekend in Scotland for my partner and me. We'd be flying from Stansted to Glasgow (Prestwick), but I have never been to Scotland, so I don't know if Glasgow is a good place to be and if Prestwick is somewhere in the middle of nowhere.. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Hi Grace!

Scotland is a wonderful place to visit and you can cram a lot into a long weekend.

Take the cheap flight up to Prestwick and try to catch the nightlife in Glasgow on Friday night.

On Saturday take the train out to the lovely Loch Lomond if you like to see beautiful countryside. Otherwise shop till you drop in Glasgow or visit the great museums and theatres etc.

On Sunday take a day trip to Edinburgh and see the castle and all the historical sites.

The great thing about this part of Scotland is that everything is so close that you can do a lot in one weekend.

Please don't be swayed by the boring Glasgow v Edinburgh partisans -  both great and beautiful cities!

Enjoy your holiday and come back again soon!

Answer 2

Are you English?

Then No, they dislike the English up there,

Answer 3

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. It is a fantastic place to visit and has so much to offer. Glasgow is the largest and best retail centre in the UK outside of London. There are also loads of really great restaurants, pubs and clubs. We have the most beautiful parks and museums - http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/P...

http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/

I'm sure you will have a great time if you visit Glasgow and will not be disappointed! Check out these links for more info -

http://www.glasgow.world-guides.com/glas...

http://www.glasgowguide.co.uk/

http://www.seeglasgow.com/seeglasgow/abo...

http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/AboutGlasgo...

Answer 4

Its probably worth mentioning that Prestwick isn't in Glasgow, (still dont know why they called the airport Glasgow Prestwick). But in Glasgow theres lots of shops, art galleries, good music scene && if you want then you can get the train to Edinburgh or Stirling to see the castles (doesn't take long).

Answer 5

Hi

I've never been to Glasgow or Prestwick but I recently had a weekend away in Edinburgh and it is a beautiful city. Full of history, beautiful scenery, great shops and great pubs. If you do manage to go make sure you visit Frankensteins pub and get your photo taken with William Wallace

Answer 6

Honestly?There are better places to go on a mini-break.Prestwick would be a bit damp squib.

Answer 7

Glasgow is a great place to visit. It's Scotland's largest city and there is lots to do and see, for a shopping trip it's amazing - the nightlife is second to none. Prestwick isn't in Glasgow but I am sure there are plenty of transport options available to whisk you into the city. Edinburgh is also a must see - it's Scotland's capital city and is absolutely beatiful. There is also a wonderful arts festival held in Edinburgh every year called the Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe Festival (two festivals for the price of one!). What more could you ask for?

Hotels in Edinburgh, forget if unless you are rich. Try a B&B (Bed and Breakfast).

Answer 8

If you are after the hustle and bustle of a city Glasgow is a great place, fantastic museum in the west  which is just along from many great pubs and shops, a city centre art gallery and the best shopping outside London, enjoy.

Answer 9

Glasgow and Prestwick are quite far apart (50mins by train).

Prestwick is a scenic town in Ayrshire with a lot of restaurants and pubs in the area. It's not really in the middle of nowhere because it leads into Ayr which is a large town.

Glasgow has a lot more to see and do. But much busier.Its worth going if you're looking for a wider range of pubs/clubs, entertainment and sight seeing.

Answer 10

Ignore the previous answers. This group has been infested by a load of bitter Edinburgh residents recently as Glasgow overtook Edinburgh as the most visited tourist destination in Scotland and they cant handle it.

Glasgow wouldn’t the second most visited place in the UK after London if what the bitter people above said was true.

Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland, offers fabulous shopping, crowded pubs and clubs and terrific restaurants. Art lovers will also find plenty to capture their imagination, as the city is home to more than 30 galleries and museums, including the world famous Burrell Collection and Saint Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art.

Naturally it is also possible to visit the coast from Glasgow or discover the rich history of the region by exploring neighbouring cities and villages.

Architecture: Many of the city’s buildings date back to the 19th century, when Glasgow was the trading centre of Scotland. Nowadays, the city palaces of yesteryear serve as offices and department stores.

Enjoying both architecture and the contents of the buildings is the theme of The Lighthouse in the heart of Glasgow, with a variety of dynamic exhibitions on art and architecture.

Shopping: Glasgow is the largest shopping city of Great Britain after London and offers excellent shopping. Visit the pedestrianised shopping precincts Sauchiehall Street, Buchanan Street and Argyle Street or one of the indoor shopping malls, such as the Buchanan Galleries or St Enoch Centre.

Food and drink: Whisky, preferably single malt, is the drink of choice in Scotland. A visit to a distillery is certainly worthwhile.

Like in England, the Scots enjoy a hearty breakfast with bacon and eggs, whereas dinner usually consists of a wide selection of meats. Salmon is also widely available. Mutton lovers must certainly try the traditional Haggis.

Getting Around: Glasgow has one of the most advanced, fully integrated public transport systems in Europe. Glaswegians are very reliant on buses, the underground, and the local railway network that cross the city and link it to the suburbs. The Travel Centre at St Enoch Square ([phone]) is a good starting-point for general Glasgow-wide travel information.

Underground: The Glasgow Underground has twin tunnels providing a circular service linking 15 stations. Trains are frequent (approximately one every five minutes), and tickets are cheap, but must be bought in advance of the journey either from a machine or from the ticket office at the station.

Rail: An extensive network of regular and frequent local rail services operates in Glasgow, its suburbs and the West of Scotland. Most suburbs and towns within this area are accessible by train. If you are staying outside Glasgow and do not want to drive into the city, you can use the 'Park-and-Ride' system, which allows free parking at suburban rail stations, where you then continue your journey by train. CCTV protects most of the parking facilities - the Park-and-Ride also operates at four Glasgow Underground stations.

www.seeglasgow.com

www.glasgowguide.co.uk

www.flyglasgow.net

http://travelguides.bmibaby.com/Glasgow/

EDIT:

To the people who say Prestwick isn’t a Glasgow airport, you clearly don’t know anything about the airline industry! Its easier to get from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to the centre of Glasgow than it is from all five London airports to the centre of London. So if Glasgow Prestwick is not a Glasgow airport, then London doesn’t have any airports!

The train from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Glasgow Central takes 30 minutes, try getting from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and the others to central London in 30 minutes!

Answer 11

Edinburgh is the most desirable location to live in the UK. Come here & you will not regret it. Especially now that the Festivals are on. Email me & I can give you details of accommodation etc.

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Answer 12

Glasgow and Edinburgh are equally good, but it depends on what your looking for.

If your looking for a tourist type place then Edinburgh would be were you want to go as it has the castle, dungeons and all the tourists kind of shops.

If your not looking for the tourist scene then Glasgow is the better option as it has great retail shops, and the nightlife is amazing. It also has the Kelvingrove museum and botanic gardens, which are really good.

Both places have lots of history and lots of things to see.

P.S Prestwick is no were near Glasgow.

Answer 13

http://www.spt.co.uk/tickets/prestwickai...

Go this web page. there exists the possibility to go from Prestwick to Glasgow train station at half price.

Good luck. I am from sosuth Amerioca Uruguay. and I am going to Glasgow on August 15 from Brussels.

Answer 14

Prestwick as stated is just under an hour from Glasgow . Plenty to do and a  bustling friendly place ideal for a long week end .

Answer 15

Ive been pasted Edinburgh but never explored it i would like to explore Edinburgh i never been to Glasgow i would like to go Glasgow i would also like to go the Scottish Highlands